Parent-to-parent recommendations for local family events & activities, things to do with kids at home, kid-friendly recipes & other #parenting tips
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Tips for keeping kids’ birthday parties on budget. Share yours, too! upparent.com/lists/cheap-bir…
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These are the books our kids love to read as Halloween approaches! From sweet read alouds like #roomonthebroom to spookier chapter books for young readers (like our faves from @RL_Stine), add your reviews to improve the list! upparent.com/lists/favorite-…
Anyone need a super easy dinner idea for tonight??
We’re sharing our fav TJ meals for busy nights - let us know if you have any Trader Joe’s recipe hacks you love! upparent.com/lists/trader-jo…
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Innovation Hills continues to rack up the accolades as @upparent has listed the park atop its Best Playgrounds in Metro Detroit list! If you have yet to visit...what are you waiting for?!? 🌳🛝🌻 upparent.com/lists/best-play…
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We're loving these podcasts for our biggest kids, including @ImUnspookable for tweens who like spooky stories, @serial for teens who like true crime & @SYSKPodcast for anyone who loves to learn about anything and everything. Weigh in with your faves, too! upparent.com/lists/podcasts-…
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Here are our picks for family movie nights this month! What are yours? upparent.com/lists/best-fami…
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Yes Day
"Starring Jennifer Garner as the mom who always says no, she and her husband are challenged to give their children a yes day - a whole day where kids are in charge! This movie received thumbs up from parents and kids alike, and also inspired us to have our own yes day!"
Hosting a summer birthday party? Here are 8 ways to save without skimping on fun! upparent.com/lists/cheap-bir…
Lots of great reasons to consider babysitting as a side gig in your early 20s…gobankingrates.com/money/sid…
We love @SuncoatGirl nail polish, LEGO bricks & mini figs, and @SchleichTweets animals to fill our Easter eggs. What are your favorite junk and candy ideas? upparent.com/lists/easter-eg…
This month we’re highlighting some of our favorite children’s books about inspiring women and girls, including Hidden Figures by @margotshetterly and @rebelgirlsbook Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls. Share your favorites, too! upparent.com/lists/empowerin…
Share a laugh with the kiddos today! upparent.com/questions/valen…
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Looking for a meaningful #familyactivity this weekend? Show your kids how they can #makeadiffernce and be #upstanders when they visit our Make a Difference! The Harvey L. Miller Family Youth Exhibition.
Kids & students visit FREE with code WINTER21: ihm.ec/tickets
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It’s fun to hear about the different ways families ring in the new year together. Share your favorite NYE traditions, and maybe find a new one to adopt, on our running list! upparent.com/lists/things-to…
A fun #Christmas tradition is to wrap Christmas books to open & read each night to countdown to Christmas. Here are more than 30 parent-recommended favorites from @DrSeuss @TylerKnott @MarkCaraBuehner @thepetethecat and more! upparent.com/lists/christmas…
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Play as a family this holiday season! thegeniusofplay.org/genius/e…
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